Plant LEAN Manager

Plant LEAN ManagerLocation : JEFFERSONVILLE, IN, United StatesJob Family : Manufacturing and ProductionJob Type : RegularPosted : Mar 7, 2024Job ID : 47320Back to Search ResultsJob DescriptionApply Now >Save JobJob SavedPosition Summary:Primary resource for supporting the plant in its lean transformation through the implementation of the Parker Lean System (PLS). Delivers toassociates practical, hands-on training in PLS methodology and tools to eliminate waste in administrative, manufacturing and support functions.Measures and reports progress on an on-going basis using the site's Win Scorecard and site's PLS Lean Journey Assessment.Scope/ Supervision and Interaction: Has Direct Reports X Does Not Have Direct ReportsEnsures full PLS education and implementation in functional areas at the plant or facility level to ensure consistency and sustainability. Providesleadership and direction to the site staff. Where appropriate, develops and manages the lean team.Essential Functions:Guides all PLS initiatives at the facility. Works with site leadership on lean implementation using Parker Lean Systems as the principal tool.Ensures the development of a robust Lean Future State Strategy to be implemented at the site.Ensures adherence to PLS standards for the site, Value Stream and Team Improvement Boards, enabling a PDCA culture and progression of theLean Journey. Where appropriate, supports plant lean team members through required and special team meetings. Provides high level technicaland operational recommendations in meeting productivity, material control, product quality, and customer service goals.Ensures that the site organizational structure has been reviewed and that resources are aligned for the lean transformation.Ensures on-going education of employees at the site within PLS. Promotes a continuous learning environment.Communicates the status of all lean efforts to the division lean manager. Provides documentation of results and benefits achieved to thedivision staff as reported through Parker's Lean Journey Assessment and Win Scorecard.Shares best practice methods and ideas with division lean manager.Qualifications:Four years of successful manufacturing experience with at least two years of direct Lean leadership. Four year degree preferred or equivalent practical experience.A demonstrated understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-In-Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, 5-S, Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC, Six Sigma and Communication Tools,Statistical Problem Solving and QS9000.Good understanding of financial measurements and goals in the Lean/Flow throughput world.Effective presentation skills to share the success and ideas of the division.Additional Comments:The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Thecompany reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees canperform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended todescribe the general nature of the position.Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for alljob applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required for all positions, and certain positions may require specific types of legal workauthorizations. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go tohttp://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdf orhttp://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocginasupplement.pdfApply Now > Save JobJob Saved